Dr. Gunturu Indira

Dr Gunturu Indira is a Radiation Oncologist in Visakhapatnam with 11 years of clinical experience.

She currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili. Her clinical focus is the precise delivery of highly conformal radiation therapy for complex solid tumors.

She has specific experience in managing head and neck malignancies, gynecological cancers, and breast cancers, utilizing advanced linear accelerators and real-time tumor tracking protocols.

Dr Indira is actively involved in dosimetric and clinical radiotherapy research. Her published research includes a dosimetric comparison of VMAT-based Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI) using Halcyon and Cantilever linear accelerators, and the pre-clinical validation of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Total Bone Marrow Irradiation.

She has also published comparative studies on institutional, RTOG, and ESTRO contouring guidelines for post-mastectomy radiotherapy planning.

In her clinical practice, she routinely utilizes Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) techniques. She frequently utilizes 4DCT imaging combined with ExacTrac technology to ensure sub-millimeter treatment accuracy.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, which helps patients communicate comfortably regarding their radiation treatment plans and side-effect management.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Gunturu Indira provides comprehensive radiation oncology services utilizing advanced imaging and conformal dose-delivery techniques.

Advanced External Beam Radiotherapy

Dr Indira utilizes sophisticated targeting technologies to maximize tumor dose while sparing healthy tissue:

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and IMRT
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) with ExacTrac Technology
• 4DCT Imaging for Moving Targets (Lung and GI tumors)
• Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) Technique for Breast Cancer

Site-Specific Radiation Oncology

She manages complex radiation protocols for specific anatomical malignancies:

• Post-Mastectomy Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
• Management of Head and Neck Malignancies
• Radiation Therapy for Gynecological Malignancies
• Radiation Management of Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors
• High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam (2015)
• DNB in Radiation Oncology — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2022)

Professional Experience

Dr Gunturu Indira currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili

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